A/N: Hey everybody! Here's another chapter. I got a couple PMs and reviews that some people didn't like my story. That's the great thing about fanfiction some will hate it, some will love it. But most of all I can write any dang thing I want. :O) Reviews and Pms are always loved no matter if they are positive or negative!

TARA POV

The boys were sleeping. Everyone, even Jax, was gone. I sat there drinking some tea and smoking a joint. I needed to relax, just be alone and relax. I could feel jealousy starting to rise in me. When I first came around everyone was polite enough. But with Winnie everyone treats here like a small diamond in their hands. Jax bothered me the most. He was always hugging her and giving everyone the evil eye if they went by her. I'm scared he may be interested in more than friendship. He's been on her like a fly on glue since he met her last Christmas. Calling and texting her and the kids non-stop. He claims he just wants to get to know her better because she is like a sister to me. I can't help but wonder if we wants to keep her here to replace me. Even Gemma loves her. And Gemma doesn't usually like anyone in a genuine way unless they are real blood. Winnie has always been well liked. At the zoo, the hospital, everywhere. She was always friendly and upbeat even after everything she had gone through. I love her like a sister and am jealous like one too. I heard a knock at the door and put out the joint fast. I opened it to see Filthy Phil.

"Here to babysit you an the kids." He told me. I nodded and let him in.

"Lots of food in the fridge, help yourself." I told him. I hated the nights I needed 'extra protection' at the house. I knew it would be a while before Jax came home. I hated the drama filled days. I liked the days were we just felt like a family. The days both of us go to work and come home and eat dinner together with our boys. I sighed and walked into my room to shower and lay down a while.

I sat on my bed reading the green baby book Winnie gave me last Christmas. She was a firm believer in cloth diapers and wipes. Gemma thought that cloth wipes were genius and praised them up and down. Gemma always went on and on how Winnie should open up her own store filled with teas, trinkets, and such. It was going to be a selling point to Winnie. Gemma had found this great location and had been biding prices on it for the last month. She said if Winnie doesn't stay she will open up a flower shop instead. I wanted her to stay so much. She always had my heart in her best interest. A hopeful romantic even after what was done to her. I fell fast asleep thinking about Winnie staying.

CHIBS POV

She was crying. The hurt this woman had in her past was filled with so much pain. Just like me. I couldn't help the way she made me feel. I wanted to hold her forever. I picked her up bridal style and laid her on my bed. Never fully letting her go. I laid behind her and wrapped my arms around her. I could still feel her crying lightly.

"Winnie. I'm sorry if I upset you. I'm goin' taa go get the luggage. The shower is throu' tha' door. The girls are in the room across from here." I told her knowing she needed a couple minutes to collect herself. I was bringing in the bag when my cell rang. It was Jax.

"'Ey?" I answered.

"Hey Chibs. I'm on the way to your place." He said.

"'K. I'll be in the kitch'n doors open." I told him hanging up.

A couple minutes later Jax walked in with a book bag.

"Wha's goin' on?" I asked him as he set the book bag on my kitchen table.

"Winnie left her stuff in the bathroom thought she would want it." He told me and walked towards my room. I heard him yelling at Winnie, who was in the shower, that he was putting her stuff next to the curtain. He walked back out and emptied the rest of the stuff in the book bag.

"Wha's all that?" I questioned as he pulled out two bags.

"Other stuff she left. This bag is some tea place. Her and Tara love the shit. The other is dolls my ma got the girls. I'm bringing Declan to the shop tomorrow. Take the day off and show my other girls a good time. Tar and I will be over for dinner with the boys." Jax said as he was walking out.

"Jax." I called as he got to the door.

"Yeah man?" He asked.

"Where do I take um?" I asked.

"Start with the mall. Rosie and Linny love to shop. Spoil them. There's some cash in the tea bag." Jax smirked and closed the door behind him. I looked in the bag. The stacks of bills equaled up to around 2,500. I was stunned. Why so much? It didn't really matter. I stuck the bills into my wallet and headed to my room. Winnie had left the door open in the bathroom. She had her foot on the end of the tub rubbing her legs. She was wearing a tank top and a pair of sweat pants rolled up. I stood there like a creepy old guy and watched her rubbing lotion all over her body. By the time she got to her elbows I couldn't stand it anymore. I walked over to my closet. I pulled over my vest and laid it on my dresser. I looked at the picture of Kerrianne from when I was in Ireland a couple years ago. There was also a picture of Fiona. I picked it up and looked at it. Usually I felt this pang of loneliness and want. But not this time. I couldn't explain it but the want was gone. I felt nothing for her but love for her being the mother of my daughter.

"Who is in the picture?" I heard Winnie ask. She had startled me.

"Me wife back in Ireland." I said an realized the words that came out of my mouth. She looked at me baffled and her face went from surprised back to normal.

"I thought you were Scottish?" She asked walking over to me.

"I am. Lived in Ireland a long time since I was a boy. Then moved out here. I've got a past I'd like to forget." I told her. She looked at the picture in my hands.

"Beautiful woman, your daughter too." She said nodding to the other picture on my dresser.

"Aye. My daughter was raised by another man. Wife left me long ago for him. Drove me out of Ireland." I explained. This didn't seem to sooth her any. She reached out and put her hand on my shoulder.

"I know what it feels like to love and be thrown aside for another person." She said looking me in the eyes. I threw the picture frame to the side and grabbed her around her waist. I put my chin on her head and smelled in her scent. Coconut, strawberries, and cotton candy. She pulled away to look up at me.

"Tomorrow I 'ave the day off. Jax said to take ya around' places. Try and show you a good time since t's been a little dramatic 'round here." I smiled.

"Okay. Where am I going to be sleeping?" She asked.

"In this room." I told her. She had a confused look on her face.

"I thought this was your room?" She asked.

"It is. I will take a spare room. You should be across from the girls an' such." I explained. She cocked her head, thinking. She pulled me onto the bed with her. She turned on her side and faced me. She nuzzled herself into me and sighed. I laid there for the longest time. Just listening to her breath and holding her close. I slowly pulled away and walked into the bathroom. I turned the shower to a hot setting and jumped in. Scrubbing my body I thought about her there asleep in my bed and if I should try anything. Jax said I needed to prove myself. On Friday they were all going to Disney land and then Monday they were going to Chicago. Tara and the boys too. Jax was staying here. We had a lot of business to take care of. Damn Cartel Shit.

After drying off I threw on some clean boxers and walked back into the room. Winnie wasn't there. I began to panic. It was 1am. The girls were fast asleep in the bed across the hall. I looked right and saw the kitchen light on. She was sitting at the kitchen table waiting for what looked like tea to brew.

"Wha' that?" I said pointing to a see through mug.

"Herbal Tea. This one is called Peach Dream Bliss. A blend of Peach, apple, strawberries, and stuff." She said pouring some in a mug. She handed it too me. I looked at her skeptically.

"I don't drink tea." I told her. The tea smelled delicious though.

"Just try it. Jax drinks my tea all the time. Even though he would never admit it." She smiled at me. I took a sip and it was like drinking liquid cobbler. I looked at her surprised.

"This is tea? Where do ya buy this?" I asked sitting down.

"I make it. It all started when me and Tara first became friends. I read about herbal teas and how they benefit your health and such. I started to dry out my own ingedients and making my own. I have even added some of my blends to the animals diets." She explained.

"Animals? The ones at the zoo?" He asked.

"Yeah. I've worked there the past 15 years." She said with a smile.

"You like it?" I asked.

"Of coarse. I am an artist in my off time. When I get off time." She laughed.

"I make jewelry from shop parts." I told her.

"For serious?" She asked with a smirk.

"Ya. Sell um on the internet." I told her proudly.

"You didn't peg me as the artsy type." She said. I laughed and we kept talking about our likes and dislikes. Hobbies and headaches. We had a lot in common. Food, movies, hobbies. We talked until almost 4am. She yawned and I suggested getting some sleep. We put our mugs in the sink and both walked into the room. I got to the bed first and peeled back the covers. I got in and patted the side next to me. She climbed in and faced away from me. I pulled her back to my chest and folded my arms around her. Her warm body against me made my heart jump and my body tingle. I lifted my hand to brush her curls off her neck. I couldn't help but put my lips to the bare skin between her ear and shoulder. She moaned sending a shiver down my body. I kept kissing around her ear. She pushed back onto me almost grinding in. I moaned out and slide on side of her tank top down. I was trailing kisses from her shoulder to her neck. She wiggled and moaned. I wanted so bad to flip her over but I didn't. I layed another kiss right at the nap of her neck and whispered.

"Sweet dreams."

JAX POV

Riding home all I could think about was Winnie. I hoped Chibs would not screw this up with her. It may be the only way we can get her to stay. Tara is not really on the boat with the whole Chibs thing. After this week I could see why Winnie didn't want to stay or have anything to do with this life. Hell, I was trying to get out of it myself for a while. Something has to give with this whole Cartel thing.

I pulled up to the warehouse where Tig and Happy already were.

"Charlie Horde is here." Tig nodded twards the warehouse.

"We didn't have a drop scheduled. What's going on?" I asked.

"Couple Cartel showed up on the rez. Shot some bullets and threats into the wind." Tig explained.

"Shit." I mumbled walking into the warehouse.

"Jax! Want to explain why the hell my people were shot at?" Charlie yelled in my face.

"Cartel retaliation shit."

"Well, you best get a plan of action before anyone else gets hurt." He said.

"We got to keep are backs covered and our eyes open man. Got to figure out who is calling the shots and take them down." I told him.
"If you don't fix this I am done doing business with the sons." He said walking out. I saw juice doing inventory.

"Juice." I said and he turned around.

"Ya, boss?"

"Do me a favor."

"What?" He asked looking skeptical.

"Back off with Winnie." I said matter-of-fact.

"Come on man. Look at her. Body to die for. Give a guy a chance to get in that before she leaves." He said smirking. I surprised him by slamming him into a crate.

"That's my sister. I'm warning you to stay away from her." I told him.

"I thought she was just Taras friend." Juice said. I still had my hands wrapped around the collar of his shirt.

"She is. Stay away." I threw him back and walked out. Lighting a cigarette I walked up to Tig and pulled him aside.

"Shit's getting ugly man. We have to figure out who is behind all this. We have to pull all the info and people we can." I told him.

"Who you thinking? Parada?" He asked.

"Exactly." I told him and walked over to my bike. I sat down and put on my helmet and rode towards my mom's house.

I thought of Winter. The ride seemed to take forever. It always does when I think of her. Keeping her here wasn't just for Tara. It was for me and my Mom too.